Carlos Garcia-Rivera, D.O.
NPI 1518924729 · Neurology Physician · Miami, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Garcia-Rivera, D.O. is a Neurology Physician provider in Miami, FL (NPI 1518924729).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518924729
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OS8566 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
233 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 185 | $134 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 48 | $178 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $134–$178 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 80 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 984 | 332 |
| Memantine Hcl | 923 | 344 |
| Memantine Hclbrand: Memantine Hcl Er | 693 | 223 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 668 | 190 |
| Pregabalin | 594 | 105 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 588 | 194 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 528 | 152 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,561 across 208 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-01
- Last updated
- 2023-02-16
- Certified
- 2023-02-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Garcia-Rivera's NPI number?
- Carlos Garcia-Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518924729, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Garcia-Rivera's specialty?
- Carlos Garcia-Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Garcia-Rivera located?
- Carlos Garcia-Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is 9240 Sw 72nd St, Miami, FL 33173-3261.
- What is Carlos Garcia-Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Garcia-Rivera is (305) 229-9899.
- Does Carlos Garcia-Rivera accept Medicare?
- Carlos Garcia-Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Garcia-Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Garcia-Rivera's NPI (1518924729) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.